Micah 7:16 akjv — The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand on their mouth, their ears shall…

American King James Version

"The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand on their mouth, their ears shall be deaf. "

— Micah 7:16, American King James Version

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Micah 7 — Context

13

Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. ¶

14

Feed your people with your rod, the flock of your heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the middle of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

15

According to the days of your coming out of the land of Egypt will I show to him marvelous things. ¶

16

The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand on their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.

17

They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of you.

18

Who is a God like to you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger for ever, because he delights in mercy.

19

He will turn again, he will have compassion on us; he will subdue our iniquities; and you will cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

Micah 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 7:16 say?
Micah 7:16 in the American King James Version reads: “The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand on their mouth, their ears shall be deaf. ”
Where is Micah 7:16 in the Bible?
Micah 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 7, verse 16.
Who wrote Micah?
Micah is traditionally attributed to Micah of Moresheth. It was written c. 735–700 BC.
What is the book of Micah about?
Micah pronounces judgment on the corruption of leaders, prophets, and priests, but also points beyond it — to a ruler who will come from Bethlehem and shepherd God's flock. His famous summary of true religion still defines covenant life.
What are the major themes of Micah?
Micah explores themes including Justice, Mercy, Humility, Bethlehem, Coming Ruler. These themes shape the meaning and context of Micah 7:16.
What translation should I read Micah 7:16 in?
Micah 7:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Micah 7:16?
Micah 7:16 reads (AKJV): “The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand on their mouth, their ears shall be deaf. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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